AWS Platform/API Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) ( eligible employees )

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an AWS Platform/API Engineer for a hybrid role, combining in-office days with remote work in Illinois. You will design and operate AWS-hosted APIs, automate infrastructure, and enable cross-platform workflows in a secure, scalable environment.

Proficiency in Python or Java, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines will be used to deliver reliable cloud integrations and mentor other engineers while collaborating with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Design APIs for reusable services and workflows.
• Develop APIs and services enabling seamless workflow across multiple platforms.
• Implement integration protocols and techniques for efficient system interaction.
• Connect cloud and on-prem applications to create a cohesive IT infrastructure.
• Automate using native AWS technologies and DevOps.
• Provide guidance and training to junior integration engineers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Design APIs for reusable services and workflows.
• Develop APIs and services enabling seamless workflow across multiple platforms.
• Implement integration protocols and techniques for efficient system interaction.

Skills

API design

Cloud AWS

Python

Java

DevOps

Security practices

Training

Education

BS in computer science, computer engineering, electronics & communications engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Job description

AWS Platform/API Engineer (Hybrid: 3 fixed days in office / up to 2 days WFH)

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in design of APIs for reusable services.
• Develop APIs and services enabling seamless workflow across multiple platforms.
• Develop solutions using Python or Java.
• Engineer and deliver AWS-hosted APIs and solutions.
• Implement integration protocols and techniques for efficient system interaction.
• Connect cloud and on-premises applications to create a cohesive IT infrastructure.
• Automate using native AWS technologies and DevOps.
• Implement security measures across integration solutions to protect sensitive data.
• Provide guidance and training to junior integration engineers and other staff members.

Qualifications:

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, electronics & communications engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience as a platform engineer or API engineer.
• 5 years coding on the AWS platform with at least 2 of: Python, Java, JavaScript, Node.js.
• 1 year each in:
  • AWS CloudFormation or Terraform (IaC) for automated, repeatable cloud resource provisioning.
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) plus monitoring/logging tools.
  • CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and Azure DevOps with GitHub version control.
  • Bash or Python scripting for automation and system management.

Benefits:

• Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) (eligible employees).
• Eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.